HIGH
CVE-2020-2165
CWE-522Published: March 25, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Jenkins Artifactory Plugin 3.6.0 and earlier transmits configured passwords in plain text as part of its global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-2165 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
jfrog1 product(s)
artifactory
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-2165
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 25, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-2165 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.